empowerstudents - Multimedia Resources

These resources are fantastic for building student projects in various subjects. The sources listed below encompass video, audio, image, and music files. When students include multiple forms of media in their work, it is best to use Public Domain or Creative Commons licensed works. For more information regarding copyright compliant use of others' works, follow this link to our information on Digital Citizenship.

*CMCSS teachers and Technology Integration Coaches are using the free versions of these tools.

Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students.
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Tool	Description	Account Information	Equipment Needed	Included in these Professional Learning Session(s)
Audio Resources	This list of audio files to include... sound effects sound bytes	Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not.	Any Device or Computer	Student Video Presentation Tools Microsoft Innovative Educator 21st Century Lesson Design
Discovery Education	This subscription-based service is in use for CMCSS teachers and students. Videos can be downloaded to view, but some are marked "Editable" and can be modified by the teachers and students for their work.	A login is required to view and to download media. Teachers - Each school has a passcode to get to their group of students. Teachers create their own login and password. Students - Logins are setup by the district. Username pattern is "CMC.######" The ###### is their 6-digit lunch/PowerSchool number. The password is first initial, last initial, and last 4 numbers of the state-issued PIN.	Any Device or Computer	Discovery Education I Discovery Education II
Garageband (Mac and iPad)	Garageband comes with preloaded jingles that are free to use on projects and export as files. It also has the ability to create music with built-in digital instrument and musical tracks or by recording from real-world instruments. Garageband is only available for Macs and for Apple's iOS devices such as iPads. It comes bundled on Macs and is free from the App Store on iPads.	No account is required to access either the program on the computer or the app on the iOS device.	Garageband application - Apple computer, such as a iMac or a MacBook Garageband app - iOS device such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch	Student Video Presentation Tools
Graphite - App and Website Resources and Reviews	Graphite reviews and rates educational websites and apps. Apps can be sorted by grade level and by standard.	No account is required to search the site for app or resource you need. A free account can be created so that you can save and organize your favorites with Graphite's Boards and Field Notes options.	Any Device or Computer	Teaching with iPads Elementary Teaching with iPads MS/HS Presentation Tools Virtual Math Manipulatives 21st Century Lesson Design
Informational Text Sources	This list of online text sources is available for school use.	Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not.	Any Device or Computer	Presentation Tools Using Technology for Close Reading Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Innovative Educator 21st Century Lesson Design Google Apps for Education
Literature Sources	This list of narrative text and fiction is available for school use.	Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not.	Any Device or Computer	Presentation Tools Using Technology for Close Reading Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Innovative Educator 21st Century Lesson Design Google Apps for Education
Music Sources	This list of music files is available for school use.	Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not.	Any Device or Computer	Presentation Tools Student Video Microsoft Innovative Educator 21st Century Lesson Design Google Apps for Education
PhotoStory3 (PC)	While Photostory 3 is primarily presentation software, it also contains music that can be freely used for school projects. It is available only on PCs running Windows.	No account is required. This is a program that is loaded on PCs running Windows.	Any Windows computer or laptop running Windows XP or later	Presentation Tools Student Video Microsoft Innovative Educator 21st Century Lesson Design
Picture Resources	This list of image files is available for school use.	Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not.	Any Device or Computer	Presentation Tools Student Video Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Innovative Educator 21st Century Lesson Design Google Apps for Education
Shadow Puppet Edu (iPad)	Shadow Puppet Edu is primarily presentation software, but it contains links to vast photo and image online libraries. It is only available for iOS devices like iPad and iPhone.	No account is required to use Shadow Puppet Edu. Teachers can register with Shadow Puppet for a free teacher resource kit, premium support, and lesson ideas.	iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
Speeches for Kids	Speeches from select historical leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, Mahatma Ghandi, Steve Jobs, Susan B. Anthony, and others.	No account is needed to view the text of the speech. If you wish to download enhanced PDF copies, you will need a free account.	Any Device or Computer
Video Sources	This is a list of video resources available to schools.	Some of the resources require a login to download. Some do not.	Any Device or Computer	Student Video Presentation Tools